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Audra Krieg
May 11, 20211 min read
Outer Banks Mom - Guide to Corolla
Our guide to Corolla, NC! From the sound to the sea, Corolla is a beautiful place to be! Pack your bags, the Outer Banks is waiting!
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Audra Krieg
Dec 16, 20192 min read
Rooster's Southern Kitchen - Holiday Hospitality at its Finest
Rooster's Southern Kitchen has become one of our favorite spots for dinner because the food is so delicious. We always feel like we're...
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Audra Krieg
Nov 27, 20192 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Two Roads Tavern Off Season Specials
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! This Fall has flown by and I am so excited to get into the kitchen with my family and put together our favorite...
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Audra Krieg
Oct 28, 20192 min read
Black Pelican: Locals specials are something to celebrate
There’s something about the Black Pelican Seafood Co. in Kitty Hawk that calls us through the heavy old door for our special occasions...
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Audra Krieg
Oct 16, 20192 min read
Brewing Station to host Backyard Benefit
When it comes to giving back to our local community there are a few local restaurants that really lead the pack to help with fundraisers...
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Audra Krieg
Aug 12, 20192 min read
Outer Banks Brewing Station offers something for everyone
When you think of a brewery, you might not automatically think of a child friendly atmosphere. While brewery tours and innovative brewing...
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Audra Krieg
Aug 2, 20193 min read
Rooster's Southern Kitchen has a table waiting for you...
When you live on the Outer Banks, your home often looks like a small hotel during the summer months. Our door is constantly opening to...
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Audra Krieg
Jun 26, 20192 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Two Roads Tavern
When we started the Outer Banks Mom Approved program, the goal was to simply create a little black book of local restaurants that make...
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Audra Krieg
Jun 3, 20193 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Barrier Island Bagels
One of our family’s favorite breakfast spots is Barrier Island Bagels in the Southern Shores Marketplace. They were easily added to our...
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Audra Krieg
Apr 24, 20193 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Southern Shores Pizza Take-Out
As the calendar inches closer to Summer it has me so motivated to keep working out and eating healthy so that I can feel good about going...
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Audra Krieg
Apr 8, 20192 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Rundown Cafe Hosts Fried Chicken Night
Last week Penny brought home a special report. All year, she has been hoping to earn a special award from her teachers and the look on...
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Audra Krieg
Mar 26, 20192 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Black Pelican Ghost Stories and Pizza
One of my favorite things about Black Pelican Seafood in Kitty Hawk, second only to the amazing food, is the atmosphere. Black Pelican...
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Audra Krieg
Mar 15, 20193 min read
Taste of the Beach, Family Style!
Foodies unite, the 2019 Outer Banks Taste of the Beach weekend is almost here! My family and I are pretty excited for this year’s Taste...
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Audra Krieg
Feb 13, 20194 min read
Power in Reviews
Last week I was sitting at Waverider's Coffee and Deli in Nags Head. I was waiting to meet a friend for lunch and I took a seat in one of...
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Audra Krieg
Jan 6, 20192 min read
A Pizza Party Fit For Lulu
We had the best birthday celebration for our sweet Lulu! Our tiny girl is officially 2! Seemingly overnight her hair doubled in length...
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Audra Krieg
Dec 22, 20182 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Pigman's BBQ
While we fully recognize and agree that our local Outer Banks restaurants deserve a little winter break, we are sometimes left craving...
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Audra Krieg
Nov 16, 20182 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: OBX FroYo on the Go
If you’ve been to any of our great outdoor Outer Banks events this Fall, then you have probably seen the OBX Frozen Yogurt trailer. From...
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Audra Krieg
Oct 8, 20183 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: The Black Pelican Seafood Company
It might seem easy to find a restaurant that has a kids menu. You can easily find a place that welcomes kids, too. The true challenge is...
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Audra Krieg
Sep 8, 20182 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Pigman's BBQ
Ever since our kids were little, especially Joey, they have basically been BBQ connoisseurs. It's funny because it's definitely not...
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Audra Krieg
Sep 1, 20182 min read
Cool Down with Rundown Cafe!
I’ve said it a thousand times, Saturdays are my favorite days here on the Outer Banks! I love to watch as the cars line up on the highway...
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